Syllabus for Roster(s):

  • 16F HEBR 2410-001 (CGAS)
  • 16F RELJ 2410-001 (CGAS)
  • 16F RELS 8500-003 (CGAS)
In the UVaCollab course site:   Int Heb I Fall 2016

Course Description

In this course, which continues and builds upon HEBR/RELJ 1420, students will develop facility in the reading, comprehension, and translation of biblical Hebrew. Students will review basic grammar, learn to analyze syntax, and build their working vocabulary. As a secondary objective of the course, students will learn to interpret biblical prose. By the end of the course, students will be able to read and translate moderately difficult prose passages from Hebrew to English.

Course Goals

  • Achieve intermediate proficiency in basic Hebrew grammar and syntax.
  • Master Hebrew vocabulary down to words appearing approximately 100 times or more.
  • Identify elements of Hebrew syntax.
  • Apply rules of Hebrew grammar and syntax to the analysis of Hebrew prose.
  • Develop accuracy and speed in the pronunciation of classical Hebrew.
  • Translate with the aid of a dictionary prose passages from Hebrew to English.
  • Memorize and recite a short passage of Hebrew prose.
  • Discover how much fun it is read Hebrew prose!